Property Manager

As a Property Manager, you will organise and manage the letting of commercial, residential or retail properties on behalf of their owners. You’ll liaise with tenants and owners, organise inspections and maintenance, and follow up unpaid rent.

Australian Property Managers earn an average salary of $59,964 per annum.

Salary range

Average salary $59,964

$53,392

$59,964

$66,579

Source: SEEK

Projected job growth

11% by 2020

11%

2015

2020

Source: joboutlook.gov.au

Employment by region

The top three regions for employment as a Property Manager are:

NSW 30.9%

VIC 23.4%

QLD 24.1%

Source: joboutlook.gov.au

Key skills required

The top skills for a Property Manager are:

Good communication and negotiation skills

Good presentation and a pleasant manner

Able to work independently

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Good working knowledge of the local area

Source: myfuture.edu.au

Career pathway planner

Starting out

A self-paced certificate course will get you started in the real estate industry and teach you key skills in property administration and marketing. To become licensed as a Property Manager in your state, you can complete a Certificate IV (QLD and NSW) or a Certificate of Registration or Licensing Program (all states).

Take your career in property and real estate to the next level and qualify for managerial roles with a nationally recognised Diploma. Alternatively, hone your skills with a Bachelor degree and become a specialist in your chosen aspect of the real estate industry.